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2010 SOUTHPORT AIR
SHOW WAS A WASH OUT!!!
THE Southport Air Show is one of
the biggest events in the town's calendar and, according to
Merseyside Police, it attracts more than 80,000 people every year;
well, that was up to this 2010! This year the weather
struck a heavy blow to what is one of the best air shows in the UK,
as very heavy rain flooded the already waterlogged beach. On the
day, Sefton MBC told us that:- "The Southport Air Show had to
be cancelled due to severe overnight weather which caused flooding
at the site. This, together with the weather forecast for the rest
of the day left us and the other organisers with no option other
than cancellation. We can only apologise to our customers for any
inconvenience this causes. Advance ticket holders will be able to
obtain refunds by returning unused advance tickets to Sefton Arts,
Waterloo Town Hall, Great Georges Road, Waterloo, L22 1RB"
As a member of Sefton's Tourism Team said:- "Unfortunately we
cannot control the weather." Thankfully though the weekend
was not a total wash out as Saturday did get some action, with the
Red Arrows, a De Havilland Fox Moth, Tiger Moth and even a Dragon
Rapide taking to the skies. Also a fantastic flypast put on by the
RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, with a fitting display of a
Spitfire, a Hurricane and the Dakota. Rocking the beach and sending
out shockwaves through the rain clouds were the Tornados with an
explosive show for the spectators who braved the elements. At the
end was a graceful display by a glider that took off and then landed
on the beach. To see our full photographic coverage from Saturday,
18 September 2010, please click on
here now.
Also in next week’s issue we will be
revealing the winner of our photo competition. If you have not
entered, please do so, as soon as possible! We will be closing the
competition on 28 September 2010 at 12.00pm GMT. All you have to do
is, email them to us via our
email address, with your full name and address. We will
put the best ones on the site and then select the very best one, if
high enough resolution and we will send you an 8" by 12" print of
your picture for you to frame! Standard
T&C apply.
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